Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 24 October 2026
🔊 Shakhtar head into this fixture on the back of four wins in their last five matches, maintaining their grip on top spot in the title race. Zorya sit comfortably mid-table without any major ambitions this season. However, the visitors have been finding the net consistently on the road and have the potential to trouble even a strong favourite like Shakhtar.
Head-to-Head
In their most recent Premier League head-to-head on 23 April 2026, Shakhtar claimed a 2-1 away win over Zorya. The visitors registered eight shots to the hosts’ three and went into halftime with a 1-0 lead.
Shakhtar have claimed victory in 38 of their 48 official encounters with Zorya. Zorya have managed just five wins, while another five matches have ended in draws. The goal difference is equally striking-117 to 40 in Shakhtar’s favour.
Head-to-head statistics Shakhtar Donetsk - Zorya

Shakhtar suffer their first defeat since the start of autumn
Shakhtar suffered a 1-0 away defeat to Inter in their most recent Champions League outing on . Despite enjoying 55% possession and firing 12 shots to Inter’s 13, the Ukrainian side failed to find the net. The expected goals tally stood at 0.84 for Shakhtar versus 1 for Inter.
Shakhtar have been in prolific form, averaging nearly two goals per game over their last ten outings while maintaining a solid defensive record, conceding just 0.7 per match. In their previous five fixtures, they have claimed four wins and suffered only one defeat-and that came in European competition. Their main objective is to hold onto top spot in the standings, so the Miners are unlikely to ease up any time soon.
Match Results: Shakhtar Donetsk

Zorya are in decent form
Zorya claimed a 2-1 home win over Chornomorets in their most recent Premier League clash on . With the sides level at halftime, the hosts pulled ahead, finishing the match with a dominant edge in shots-18 to 8-and corners-11 to 2.
Zorya maintain a solid balance between attack and defence: over their last ten matches, the team have averaged 1.8 goals scored per game, while conceding 1.3 on average. In their previous five outings, they have picked up three wins, one draw, and suffered just one defeat. Notably, Zorya have found the net in 14 consecutive away fixtures, underlining their consistent threat on the road!
Match Results: Zorya Lugansk
Total Goals Prediction
In 11 of Shakhtar’s last 12 matches, the total goals have stayed under 3.5. This season, the team averages 2.22 goals scored per game while conceding just 0.56, highlighting their control and defensive solidity. Zorya’s attacking numbers are also modest, with an average of 1.33 goals per match. These stats back a bet on under 3.5 total goals at odds of 1.5.
Corners Prediction
In 17 of Shakhtar’s last 18 matches, the total number of corners has stayed under 10.5. This trend is further supported by Shakhtar’s own set-piece stats, as the Miners themselves rarely rack up high corner counts. Given this, the suggested bet at odds of 1.56 appears to be a well-founded pick.
Correct Score Prediction
Based on statistical analysis and probability distribution, the algorithm highlights three most likely scorelines: 1-0 (13.32%), 2-0 (9.69%), and 1-1 (9.29%). The highest probability is given to a narrow 1-0 win for Shakhtar, though both 2-0 and 1-1 outcomes are close behind. This suggests a competitive match with the hosts holding the edge, but still leaves room for the visitors to find the net.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Assessing the current form of both sides, Shakhtar clearly hold the edge in attacking quality and consistency. However, Zorya have been clinical on the road, with both teams finding the net in 12 of their last 14 away fixtures. Despite the Miners’ reliability, their open style allows opponents to create dangerous chances. The main pick here is both teams to score (yes).